| Regimental number | 3259 |
| Place of birth | McLaren Vale South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Station boundary rider |
| Address | Saddleworth, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Farnden, Saddleworth, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Brigade Headquarters |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at ETERPIGNY on morning of 8th September 1918 when an enemy plane dropped 5 bombs on Brigade Headquarters and set fire to a large German ammunition dump, containing shells (up to 8 inch), flares, bombs and other explosives, which was within 25 yards of Brigade headquarters and 12th Australian Field Ambulance horse lines. Driver FARNDEN went to the assistance of the animals, despite the fact that shells from the burning dump were exploding on all sides. by his fearlessness and prompt action in releasing and conducting horses to safety he saved many casualties to valuable animals.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 492 Lance Corporal Alfred Lewis FARNDEN, 32nd Bn, returned to Australia, 17 March 1917. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
